Section 22
of Children and Young Persons (Places of Safety) Regulations, 2010
Section 22
(1)
Notwithstanding the other provisions of this regulation, the medical officer shall, if practicable, visit the place of safety daily at such times as the
Director-General of Medical Services may determine.
(2)
The medical officer shall attend to a sick resident as soon as he receives a complaint and shall report the matter and any recommendation on further medical treatment to the Superintendent immediately thereafter.
(3)
The medical officer shall regularly visit a resident who is confined to a room or to whom his special attention is directed.
(4)
Where in the opinion of the medical officer a resident requires treatment in a hospital, the Superintendent shall make arrangements for the resident to be received in a hospital for such period as may be necessary.
(5)
During the period of such stay in the hospital, the resident shall be deemed to be in the custody of the Superintendent.
(6)
Where a surgical operation for a resident is considered necessary and urgent, and the consent of the parent or guardian as required by the hospital authorities is not obtainable within the time available, the Superintendent shall sign the consent for and on behalf of the parent or guardian.
Reports on dangers to residents' health.